2.     What does the program fee cover? What does not?
A: The payment includes: lodging, textbooks, stationary and study materials, three meals everyday during the period of the program, transportation fees for scheduled trip (including transportation to and from airport), admission fee for scheduled sightseeing, gift package, health and travel insurance.
The payment does not include: International air ticket to and from China, visa application fee, personal spending such as souvenir and phone cards purchase.

3.     We will go China by ourselves and join the program in Beijing. Who should I contact once we are in Beijing?
A: Ms. Shuqin Han
     Tel: 86-10-67802577
      Email: info-china@loongbridge.com

4.     I will accompany my child to join a program. Do I need to submit deposit for myself?
A: Yes. Because you will participate in our program, live and eat on campus. You need to submit a deposit to reserve a position in the program.

5.     Will I live alone or with a roommate?
A: Every student will be roomed with another student in double occupancy rooms. However, due to special circumstances, we can also arrange for a  single occupancy room.

6.     Can we ask LoongBridge to apply visa for us?
A: We can help you to apply visa. You need to mail us:
--Your original valid passport ( do not send a copy )
--Completed, signed and dated Visa application form with one recent 2”x2”passport photo attached
-- $150 visa application fee per person, make payment payable to LOONGEBRIDGE CORPORATION (we need to write a single check from LOONGEBRIDGE CORPORATION to Chinese Embassy)

7.     What is the electric voltage used in China?
A: The voltage in China is 220 Volts. Electric converters are available at most shopping centers.

8.     Do I  need to take vaccination shots before I take off?
A: A shot is not required. However, we suggest you advise the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for recommended vaccinations and preventive medications.

9.     How much money do I need to take with me?
A: Since you payment for the program already covers most of the expenses. In general, you need only take extra money for souvenirs and gifts. Both traveler's checks and cash are easy for currency exchange at most of banks in China.

10.   Does the program offer high school or college credits?
A: For Chinese Language and Traditional Arts program, we provide an official transcript for every student, which states the name of course taken, hours attended and your grade.
For Youth Volunteer and Culture Immersion program, we provide volunteer credits. But we do not determine if these credits can be transferred in U.S. and how much you can transfer.

11.   Who needs a Chinese Visa?
A: Foreigners visiting China are required to have a valid visa to enter China. Please make sure your visa will not expire before the program ends.

12.   What should I bring with me in my trip to China?
A: Since we will take you out for grocery shopping right on the next day after you arrive and most daily supplies are available in Chinese grocery store. You can travel light and prepare for the supply for the first day only.

13.   Do you have any sports field on campus?
A:  We have sports field and facilities on campus for use at free: ping-pong, tennis, badminton, basketball, soccer, volleyball.
We also provide board games available at building central entertainment area: Chinese chess, card games

14.   How can I know I have completed the application and made reservation successfully?
A:  You are considered as finished your application once we received all necessary documents and payment as required (refer to Check List in Application Form). We will also email you to confirm that you have been enrolled in our program successfully.